Marisco takes Trophy at Decanter World Wine Awards
The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2011
 

The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2011 by Marisco Vineyards won the Trophy for ‘Best New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Under £10’ at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London overnight. Marisco Vineyards was also awarded NZ Winery of the Year at the IWC in October 2011.

Marisco Vineyards Proprietor and Chief Winemaker Brent Marris says the win is another significant endorsement of the quality of Sauvignon Blanc being grown at their Waihopai Valley property and crafted by their highly skilled team in their new-generation winery.

“We stake our reputation on our Sauvignon Blanc because it’s what Marlborough is best known for internationally, and we’re thrilled that for a panel of global judges ours came out on top,” he says.

The Decanter World Wine Awards receive more than14,000 entries from around the world and are judged by 200 international wine experts

“Because the UK is such a traditional market, and so important to our business, this win is priceless. It will put us in a very strong position for selling the 2012vintage there, and embedding our brand as one of the top performing New Zealand labels in the UK,” says Marris.

More than 50% of Marisco Vineyards’ wine is sold in the UK and import volumes are expected to rise significantly over the next 12 months.

“The UK was New Zealand’s first international wine market and there remains huge interest in our wines there and across Europe. It’s important that we keep investing in the UK because it’s a real cornerstone for New Zealand’s wine export industry,” he says.

Viñalba Malbec Reserva 2010 Mendoza

The Malbec Reserva from the Vinalba estate has previously won a Decanter award for its quality. Sourced from vineyards at the foot of the Andes, grown at different altitudes to achieve the perfect balance between tannin and acidity.

This wine literally wraps itself around every corner of your mouth with its ripe dark plum fruits, sweet tannins and dark chocolate and mocha. Flavours linger for a long time.

A full-bodied wine, yet with juicy tannins, this wine is best enjoyed with food. Peppered steak or lamb are ideal companions.

Special Offer (Ends 28th May) £7.99

Buy 2 bottles save £4

Running from 22nd May - 28th May, make sure you take advantage of this fantastic deal..The Ned sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ @ just £5.99!! Be quick, while stocks last!!

Marisco takes Trophy at Decanter World Wine Awards
The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2011
 

The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2011 by Marisco Vineyards won the Trophy for ‘Best New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Under £10’ at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London overnight. Marisco Vineyards was also awarded NZ Winery of the Year at the IWC in October 2011.

Marisco Vineyards Proprietor and Chief Winemaker Brent Marris says the win is another significant endorsement of the quality of Sauvignon Blanc being grown at their Waihopai Valley property and crafted by their highly skilled team in their new-generation winery.

“We stake our reputation on our Sauvignon Blanc because it’s what Marlborough is best known for internationally, and we’re thrilled that for a panel of global judges ours came out on top,” he says.

The Decanter World Wine Awards receive more than14,000 entries from around the world and are judged by 200 international wine experts

“Because the UK is such a traditional market, and so important to our business, this win is priceless. It will put us in a very strong position for selling the 2012vintage there, and embedding our brand as one of the top performing New Zealand labels in the UK,” says Marris.

More than 50% of Marisco Vineyards’ wine is sold in the UK and import volumes are expected to rise significantly over the next 12 months.

“The UK was New Zealand’s first international wine market and there remains huge interest in our wines there and across Europe. It’s important that we keep investing in the UK because it’s a real cornerstone for New Zealand’s wine export industry,” he says.

Viñalba Malbec Reserva 2010 Mendoza

The Malbec Reserva from the Vinalba estate has previously won a Decanter award for its quality. Sourced from vineyards at the foot of the Andes, grown at different altitudes to achieve the perfect balance between tannin and acidity.

This wine literally wraps itself around every corner of your mouth with its ripe dark plum fruits, sweet tannins and dark chocolate and mocha. Flavours linger for a long time.

A full-bodied wine, yet with juicy tannins, this wine is best enjoyed with food. Peppered steak or lamb are ideal companions.

Special Offer (Ends 28th May) £7.99

Buy 2 bottles save £4

Running from 22nd May - 28th May, make sure you take advantage of this fantastic deal..The Ned sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ @ just £5.99!! Be quick, while stocks last!!

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You may have noticed that we currently have an amazing offer on Rioja Viña Eguia Crianza 2007 (if you haven't, its only £4.99 a bottle when you buy 2 or more!), but what exactly does it mean when a Spanish wine is described as Crianza? And more importantly, how will it taste?!

The term Crianza is used as an indication of age in Spanish wines. In Rioja and Ribera del Duero the wine must spend a minimum of 6 months in oak casks, and a further 18 months ageing in bottle. It is a relatively young wine, and therefore the style is fresh, soft and full of juicy fruit flavours such as strawberry and ripe cherry.

A Reserva wine will spend at least 1 year in oak with a further 2 years in bottle. This extra time allows secondary flavours such as vanilla, cedar and toasted oak to develop, whilst still maintaining the fruit flavours of cherry and strawberry.

The final category is Gran Reserva, which is used to describe wine produced in outstanding vintages that have undergone the maximum period of ageing – a minimum of 5 years ageing of which at least 18 months is spent in oak. The wines tend to be rich, full-bodied and displaying mature flavours of dried fruit, smoky tobacco and rich spices.